Mercedes-Benz - 560 SL - 1985
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€ 14,400
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
Thirty years' experience with classic cars, specialising in Italian cars and Porsche.
Estimate € 26,000 - € 29,000
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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL from 1985, located in Italy, with 60,000 miles on the clock, automatic transmission, petrol, blue exterior and grey interior, 5.6 L V8 producing 226 hp, matching numbers and colours, CoC not present, MOT valid until 2028-07-01, in very good overall condition with minimal wear.
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Description from the seller
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Original and elegant color combination: light blue bodywork paired with gray interiors
• Equipped with a 5.6-liter V8 engine
• Important recent mechanical maintenance on the engine
• Supplied with both a blue/light blue soft-top and the original rigid Hard-Top
HISTORY/PANORAMA:
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the evolutionary peak of the famous R107 series, produced by the Stuttgart-based company from 1985 to 1989 exclusively for overseas markets (USA, Japan and Australia). This 1985 example stands out for the fascinating color pairing of the light blue body and the gray interior. The car remains in generally good and original condition.
BODYWORK/PAINT:
The bodywork features the classic light blue paint. Visual and analytical inspections show the shell to be well preserved; the car is equipped with its blue/light blue fabric soft-top, and is accompanied by the rigid Hard-Top mounted on a dedicated support trolley (note the absence of the rear glass window).
INTERIORS:
The cabin retains its original gray leather upholstery in good usable condition. The trim and burl wood details on the dashboard and central tunnel show slight, physiological fading caused by sun exposure. The car is equipped with the original steering wheel with airbags, an integrated first aid kit, and instrument cluster specific to the American market.
MECHANICS:
Under the hood lies the Mercedes-Benz 5.6-liter V8 paired with an automatic transmission. The mechanics have benefited from a major maintenance intervention performed just 200 km ago, including the replacement of the valve guide bushings and timing chain guides. The engine bay is complete with all its elements and accessories.
DOCUMENTS:
Information missing or insufficient in the text or seller photos.
The car is available for viewing and pickup at the seller's premises. It is recommended to view the vehicle before making an offer. Costs related to the transfer of ownership, registration, export documentation, and transport remain the responsibility of the buyer.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Original and elegant color combination: light blue bodywork paired with gray interiors
• Equipped with a 5.6-liter V8 engine
• Important recent mechanical maintenance on the engine
• Supplied with both a blue/light blue soft-top and the original rigid Hard-Top
HISTORY/PANORAMA:
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SL represents the evolutionary peak of the famous R107 series, produced by the Stuttgart-based company from 1985 to 1989 exclusively for overseas markets (USA, Japan and Australia). This 1985 example stands out for the fascinating color pairing of the light blue body and the gray interior. The car remains in generally good and original condition.
BODYWORK/PAINT:
The bodywork features the classic light blue paint. Visual and analytical inspections show the shell to be well preserved; the car is equipped with its blue/light blue fabric soft-top, and is accompanied by the rigid Hard-Top mounted on a dedicated support trolley (note the absence of the rear glass window).
INTERIORS:
The cabin retains its original gray leather upholstery in good usable condition. The trim and burl wood details on the dashboard and central tunnel show slight, physiological fading caused by sun exposure. The car is equipped with the original steering wheel with airbags, an integrated first aid kit, and instrument cluster specific to the American market.
MECHANICS:
Under the hood lies the Mercedes-Benz 5.6-liter V8 paired with an automatic transmission. The mechanics have benefited from a major maintenance intervention performed just 200 km ago, including the replacement of the valve guide bushings and timing chain guides. The engine bay is complete with all its elements and accessories.
DOCUMENTS:
Information missing or insufficient in the text or seller photos.
The car is available for viewing and pickup at the seller's premises. It is recommended to view the vehicle before making an offer. Costs related to the transfer of ownership, registration, export documentation, and transport remain the responsibility of the buyer.
Details
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model type
560 SL
Year
1985
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
60000 mi
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Blue
Horse power
226
Cubic capacity
5600
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
July 1, 2028
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Certificate available
No
Condition (Exterior)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame and Underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
